Getting the right employees in place can help you sell more and, as a result, build equity in your business so your company can continue to grow. More
Companies are discovering the virtues of interactive whiteboards, the popular classroom staple that has proven useful for sharing information and sparking ideas in business settings. More
One remodeler is proactive in instructing his clients on how to refer their friends and family. More
Specifying and installing photovoltaic panels is a straightforward operation ñ after you get a homeís energy needs down and the panels' orientation worked out. More
Consumers are thirsty for knowledge about how to save money on energy costs. The Energy Pros help educate both consumers and building professionals about home performance. More
In a sustained downturn, home improvement contractors are learning to run their businesses differently. More
Though most remodeling company owners focus on skills when hiring field staff, many recognize that attitude is equally or even more important than construction skills. “A lot of this business is about attitude,” says REMODELING contributor and consultant Tim Faller of Field Training Services in Westerly, R.I. More
For many on this year's Replacement 100 list -- a compilation of the top home improvement companies in the United States, ranked by volume of replacement products sold -- the question is, Where will leads come from now? And if those leads are different, in quality and quantity, how will that affect the sales process? More
A few years ago, Ben Tyler of Ben Tyler Building and Remodeling in Louisville, Ky., had a problem. To resolve the problem, Tyler first tried talking to each of the employees separately. When that failed to produce results, he sought the help of a human resources expert, who suggested testing to establish personality characteristics. More
